Repurposing a birth congratulations card as a birthday card for my friend Sonya because who doesn't need a reminder that we are still very new to living.
buying so many stamps so i could hand draw valentines for all my dear friends that live all across the country. I realized we all live in 11 different states now. The snapchat group is as strong as ever. I like to think about the hand-drawn hearts travelling across the country like paper planes to find each of my lovely friends, and to remind them they are loved everyday.
Pulling out a scarf from a dear friend from another lifetime, and wrapping it around my shoulders and hair so the edges run along my face. I spent the frigid, windy day with my face buried down into it, intoxicated by the still-lingering smell of cold nights, shitty rolled cigarettes and a thermos of chai.
My two best friends and I are not dating right now and we’ve been doing lots of nice cozy things together. Making nice dinners and watching good movies, hiking in the snow, napping on each other’s couches. Last Saturday we took turns picking records while working on a puzzle and drinking hot chocolate with bailey’s and mountains of whipped cream. I fucking love it.
I spontaneously decided to go jogging a few mornings ago and then did it! And did it again! And just 30 min ago, I locked myself out of my home and decided to just go to the grocery store. And I treated myself to a new truffle cheese and ran into my roommate who was on their way back home! Serendipity is winning! And I see it in your beautiful line drawings- everything coming together joyfully and presently
I appreciate this way of just saying no to stress when it's not going to serve you. At least, that's how I read the story about locking yourself out and deciding to just do something else instead of freak out (as I probably would) and let things resolve themselves 💜
Swimming in the marina and getting home salty/swaddled in a ratty beach towel and taking that blissful afternoon shower before collapsing into the weekend nap I always say I'm going to take but never do
Spent a lot of time (read: too much time) alone in my house this week due to lots of snow in the midwest. one afternoon my pal and I met each other halfway between our homes. Seeing her bundled figure emerge from the white blur was HEARTWARMING. We both did a little jig on the sidewalk and strolled through the windy, slippery streets until the sun set and the streetlights switched on
This reminds me of a blizzard-induced snow day in Brooklyn years ago when my then-partner walked all the way from the navy yard to my house in deep Bushwick. All of the streets were closed, even to public transit - and I saw him approach from far away and watched the snow fall around him as his puffy silhouette grew bigger and bigger.
Finally starting to see small differences in myself after going to therapy for months... My brain feels quieter than I’m used to and it is bringing me joy 🥹
Mended a rift between me and someone that has existed since 2019, and also found out that the rift was mostly in my head and now I don't have to go around ignoring them when I see them in public
Thank you for sharing this. I just recently did the same thing this past Dec for a grudge over something that also happened in 2019. A few close friends had made remarks about me waiting so long to have the conversation, which made me feel even more guilty than I already did, but I simply did not have the capacity for the conversation before that point. Your share makes me feel better that I’m not the only one who has experienced that.
do you ever just fucking demolish a grapefruit over the sink, then walk away chanting "GRAPE-FRUIT, GRAPE-FRUIT, GRAPE-FRUIT" in your head over and over, feeling more alive than before?
Repurposing a birth congratulations card as a birthday card for my friend Sonya because who doesn't need a reminder that we are still very new to living.
LOVE THIS
buying so many stamps so i could hand draw valentines for all my dear friends that live all across the country. I realized we all live in 11 different states now. The snapchat group is as strong as ever. I like to think about the hand-drawn hearts travelling across the country like paper planes to find each of my lovely friends, and to remind them they are loved everyday.
Snail mail forever. Love this.
I've been stealing avocados from the kitchen I work in so I can wake up and make the most divine breakfasts for myself
YES
Pulling out a scarf from a dear friend from another lifetime, and wrapping it around my shoulders and hair so the edges run along my face. I spent the frigid, windy day with my face buried down into it, intoxicated by the still-lingering smell of cold nights, shitty rolled cigarettes and a thermos of chai.
<3
My two best friends and I are not dating right now and we’ve been doing lots of nice cozy things together. Making nice dinners and watching good movies, hiking in the snow, napping on each other’s couches. Last Saturday we took turns picking records while working on a puzzle and drinking hot chocolate with bailey’s and mountains of whipped cream. I fucking love it.
God that's precious and so special and needs to be read by EVERYONE.
I spontaneously decided to go jogging a few mornings ago and then did it! And did it again! And just 30 min ago, I locked myself out of my home and decided to just go to the grocery store. And I treated myself to a new truffle cheese and ran into my roommate who was on their way back home! Serendipity is winning! And I see it in your beautiful line drawings- everything coming together joyfully and presently
:) Thanks for being here Stella. Loved this. I got chills.
I appreciate this way of just saying no to stress when it's not going to serve you. At least, that's how I read the story about locking yourself out and deciding to just do something else instead of freak out (as I probably would) and let things resolve themselves 💜
Me too. Like, it’s okay to be locked out sometimes.
Swimming in the marina and getting home salty/swaddled in a ratty beach towel and taking that blissful afternoon shower before collapsing into the weekend nap I always say I'm going to take but never do
Omg sounds heavenly
Ahh that is the best feeling
Hearing my five-year-old daughter giggle when she's being funny or playfully ornery
Listening to a 00’s country play list to see how many songs my scene kid husband and I knew the words to.
lol yes
I love doing that with my partner - old school pop and RnB too x
Spent a lot of time (read: too much time) alone in my house this week due to lots of snow in the midwest. one afternoon my pal and I met each other halfway between our homes. Seeing her bundled figure emerge from the white blur was HEARTWARMING. We both did a little jig on the sidewalk and strolled through the windy, slippery streets until the sun set and the streetlights switched on
This reminds me of a blizzard-induced snow day in Brooklyn years ago when my then-partner walked all the way from the navy yard to my house in deep Bushwick. All of the streets were closed, even to public transit - and I saw him approach from far away and watched the snow fall around him as his puffy silhouette grew bigger and bigger.
A $1.99 bunch of daffodils that smell like spring and remind me that it won't always be bleak.
flowers on your table in the winter are definitely a balm for the mind/body/soul <3 I do this too.
Finally starting to see small differences in myself after going to therapy for months... My brain feels quieter than I’m used to and it is bringing me joy 🥹
Mine too!!
Such a fantastic feeling 💜
Calmmmmm
Mended a rift between me and someone that has existed since 2019, and also found out that the rift was mostly in my head and now I don't have to go around ignoring them when I see them in public
HEARD
Thank you for sharing this. I just recently did the same thing this past Dec for a grudge over something that also happened in 2019. A few close friends had made remarks about me waiting so long to have the conversation, which made me feel even more guilty than I already did, but I simply did not have the capacity for the conversation before that point. Your share makes me feel better that I’m not the only one who has experienced that.
Really relate to this. Things take the time they take. <3
sent this in my group chat earlier this week:
do you ever just fucking demolish a grapefruit over the sink, then walk away chanting "GRAPE-FRUIT, GRAPE-FRUIT, GRAPE-FRUIT" in your head over and over, feeling more alive than before?
1000x yes.
omg yes !! I do this with every drippy fruit that exists and it's so messy and wonderful
I also do this with all drippy fruit and think to myself WHO WAS THE FIRST PERSON WHO DISCOVERED AND ATE THIS? Did they lose their mind?
also was brimming with grapefruit induced joy today. little gems of delicious awesomeness all nestled together WOW
Fruit hey!?
falling asleep next to him for the first time.
mmm
Celebrating my 29th birthday with a new friend who feels like home. Felt very lucky.
Happy birthday. 29 was a really special year for me. I hope it is for you too.
Happy birthday!